Street Scene
1931, English. Directed by King Vidor.
The simple story of LIFE through the window pane of the house across the street.
The setting is a city block during a sweltering summer, where the residents serve as representatives of the not-very-idealized American melting pot. There is idle chitchat, gossip, jealousy, racism, adultery, and suddenly but not unexpectedly, a murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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PlexCast & crew
- King VidorDirector
- Sylvia SidneyRose Maurrant
- William Collier Jr.Sam Kaplan
- Estelle TaylorMrs. Anna Maurrant
- Beulah BondiEmma Jones
- David LandauMr. Frank Maurrant
- Matt McHughVincent Jones
- Russell HoptonSteve Sankey
- Greta GranstedtMae Jones
- Eleanor WesselhoeftMarguerite 'Greta' Fiorentino
- John QualenKarl Olsen (as John M. Qualen)
- Allen FoxDick McGann (as Allan Fox)
- Nora CecilAlice Simpson - Welfare Worker
Details
- Released
- 5 September 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $584K
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What Street Scene is based on
Street Scene is based on Street Scene, a 1929 dramatic work by Elmer Rice.
Dramatic work · 1929
Street Scene
By Elmer Rice
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Street Scene: quick answers
Is Street Scene worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Street Scene?
Street Scene runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does Street Scene have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Street Scene. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Street Scene parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Street Scene is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Street Scene on?
Street Scene is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Street Scene?
If you liked Street Scene, try Not Easily Broken, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Last Night.
Who directed Street Scene?
Street Scene (1931) was directed by King Vidor and stars Sylvia Sidney, William Collier Jr., Estelle Taylor.
What is Street Scene based on?
Street Scene is based on Street Scene, a 1929 dramatic work by Elmer Rice.